SleightfulPortal by Eric Jones - Magic Review
Sebastian reviews Portal by Eric Jones, a visually stunning gimmicked version of the classic McDonald's Aces routine. He highlights its blend with Twisted 2.0 principles, making it ideal for cabaret or table performances. The review covers the product's price points, what's included, durability, and practical aspects like setup, examinability, and reset time. Sebastian praises its visual appeal and versatility but notes the setup dependency and non-examinable gimmicks during performance. He rates it an 8/10, recommending it for those who enjoy gimmick-heavy, visual card magic, especially for stage or parlor shows.
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Key points
Available in two versions: $50 without stands or $80 with stands.
Includes a tutorial envelope with multiple handlings and pre-made gimmicked cards.
Gimmicks are sturdy with repair tips included for wear.
Deck must be pre-arranged with some cards removed to maintain natural thickness.
Aces and deck are examinable, but gimmicked cards in play are not.
Reset time is about 10–15 seconds, best done away from spectators.
Works best on a table, with or without stands.
Highly visual with progressive escalation and versatile for different audience sizes.
Non-examinable gimmicks during performance and thick gimmicks reduce deck usability.
Setup dependency makes it less impromptu.